LeadSafe Coalition of CNY

🏡 Why You'll Find LeadSafeCNY Coalition at Jazz in the City

For the third consecutive year, LeadSafeCNY Coalition is proud to participate in Jazz in the City's Healthcare Village.

Why?

Because we know that prevention starts with awareness, and awareness starts with conversation.

Every summer, Jazz in the City brings families, neighbors, community organizations, healthcare providers, and local leaders together in one place. It creates opportunities for people to connect with resources they may not otherwise encounter.

At our table, families can learn about:

🏡 Healthy Homes
💛 Lead Exposure Prevention
📚 Community Resources
🤝 Navigation Support
🎁 Educational Materials & Giveaways

Community health works best when we meet people where they are.

And that's exactly what Jazz in the City does.

We hope you'll stop by and visit us this Thursday!

Jazz in the City returns Thursday (WSYR-TV) — Beginning Thursday, Jazz in the City brings to the neighborhoods of Syracuse to life; just like they’ve done for the past two decades. This year, there are even two new loca…

🍼 Did You Know?

When most people think about lead exposure, they think about old paint, aging homes, or drinking water.

But lead exposure can come from a variety of sources, including some products children use or consume every day.

Recent discussions across the country about testing baby food for lead and other toxic metals highlight an important reminder:

🏡 Lead prevention is not just about housing.

💧 It's not just about water.

🍎 It's about understanding all the ways children may be exposed.

Because when it comes to lead exposure, there is no known safe level for children.

At LeadSafeCNY Coalition, we believe education is one of the most powerful tools for prevention. By helping families understand potential sources of exposure, we can work together to create healthier homes, safer environments, and brighter futures for our children.

💛 Every child deserves the opportunity to live, learn, play, and grow in a lead-safe environment.



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Lawmakers lay out policies to ban lead in baby food, set stricter standards for lead exposure • Michigan Advance As Michigan works to test children for exposure to lead, the House Health Policy Committee on Wednesday took a look at a trio of policies intended to further limit exposure and provide treatment, while updating the state’s definition for elevated lead levels in blood.

🎷 Jazz in the City Returns This Thursday ! 🎷🩺

Today, Darrell Buckingham, Senior Program Officer at the Central New York Community Foundation, LeadSafeCNY Coalition member, and former Steering Committee Chair, joined Larry Luttinger and Steve Becker to officially announce the return of the 2026 Jazz in the City Summer Concert Series on Bridge Street on NewsChannel 9

While Jazz in the City is known for bringing incredible music to neighborhoods throughout Syracuse, it is also a powerful example of what happens when arts, culture, public health, and community engagement come together.

LeadSafeCNY Coalition is proud to be a sponsor of the Healthcare Village, where we'll be sharing healthy home information, lead safety education, community resources, and support for families throughout the summer.

As we assist families we will also be recruiting for new coalition members to join our committees. If you are interested in learning more please stop by to see us.

We believe that the best way to improve community health is to meet people where they are, and Jazz in the City does exactly that.

🏡 Healthy Homes
💛 Lead Prevention
🤝 Community Resources
🎷 Music & Culture

Join us this Thursday as we kick off another season of community, connection, and wellness.

📍Spirit of Jubilee Park
🗓 Thursday, June 4
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎟 Free Admission

We look forward to seeing you there!

Jazz in the City returns Thursday (WSYR-TV) — Beginning Thursday, Jazz in the City brings to the neighborhoods of Syracuse to life; just like they’ve done for the past two decades. This year, there are even two new loca…

💦🏊‍♀️ COMMUNITY. SAFETY. WELLNESS. 🏊‍♂️💦

This past weekend, LeadSafeCNY Coalition had the pleasure of participating in the Swim 1922 Water Safety Event hosted by our D9 community partners Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. Theta Omicron Sigma Chapter at the YMCA of Central New York.

Throughout the day, our team connected with families, shared lead safety information, distributed educational resources, and answered questions about creating healthier homes and safer environments for children. Connected with some affected families.

Events like these remind us that protecting our children takes a community effort. Whether it's water safety, healthy housing, environmental health, or access to resources, every conversation helps strengthen the foundation for healthier families and stronger neighborhoods.

We are grateful to the organizers, volunteers, community partners, and families who made this event a success. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to learn more about lead prevention and healthy homes.

Together, we continue building a future where every child has the opportunity to live, learn, play, and thrive in a safe environment.

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💚🏡 COMMUNITY. WELLNESS. CONNECTION. 🏡💚

This weekend, LeadSafeCNY Coalition was honored to participate in the Inside Out Wellness Expo hosted through the Choose Healthy Life Black Clergy Action Plan at The People's Church.

Events like these remind us that community health starts with trust, relationships, and meeting people where they are. Throughout the day, our team connected with residents, shared lead safety information, answered questions, and provided resources to help families create healthier homes and safer environments for children.

We were grateful to stand alongside so many incredible organizations committed to improving health outcomes and expanding access to care throughout our community.

A special thank you to the organizers, healthcare professionals, faith leaders, community partners, and everyone who stopped by our table to learn more about lead prevention and healthy homes.

Together, we are building stronger, healthier, and more informed communities.

💛 Because every family deserves a safe place to live, learn, and thrive.

🎷 MUSIC. COMMUNITY. HEALTH. CONNECTION. 🏡💛

LeadSafeCNY Coalition is excited to return to Jazz in the City this summer!

We are proud to partner with CNY Jazz Arts Foundation and Larry Luttinger for a program that truly understands the importance of meeting people where they are. By bringing music, health resources, food, and community services directly into Syracuse neighborhoods, Jazz in the City creates opportunities for connection, education, and wellness in a fun and welcoming environment.

Stop by the Healthcare Village and visit the LeadSafeCNY Coalition table to learn more about lead safety, healthy homes, available community resources, and ways to protect the people you love.

🎷 Live Music
🏥 Health Screenings
📚 Community Resources
🎨 Local Artists & Vendors
🍽️ Food
🎁 Giveaways

📍 Thursdays | 6 PM – 9 PM | FREE

June 4 – Wayne Tucker & The Bad Mothas
June 18 – Houston & Wynn JF Band
July 9 – Alex Bugnon & Jeff Kashiwa
July 23 – The Blacklites
August 6 – The Sax Summit
August 20 – Alex Torres y Su Orquesta

Bring your lawn chair, bring your family, and come celebrate the power of community.

Together, we can build healthier homes, stronger neighborhoods, and a LeadSafe future for all.

💛 We can't wait to see you there!

🌿🪶 COMMUNITY SHARE 🪶🌿

Calling all Haudenosaunee Artists & Crafters ✨

The Salt Springs Neighborhood Association is inviting Indigenous artists and creators to participate in their upcoming SPRINGFEST on June 6th with NO vendor fee 💚

This first-time festival will celebrate the coming of spring to the lands of the Onondaga through culture, art, community, and connection 🌼

Please refer to the flyer in the shared post for full event details, registration information, and contact information.

Let’s continue uplifting Indigenous voices, creativity, and traditions throughout our community 🌿✨

1st Annual Salt Springs Springfest Information/Vendor/Activity Table Application Thank you for your interest in having a table or planning an activity at the 1st Annual Salt Springs Springfest! About the Event: Springfest is an opportunity for neighbors to gather and celebrate the Salt Springs Neighborhood. We invite organizations that are located in or serve in or around our ne...

Mental health starts with the environments we live in, learn in, and grow in. 💚

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminding our community that safe and healthy housing matters. Families impacted by lead exposure often carry invisible burdens stress, uncertainty, fear, and the emotional weight of navigating unsafe conditions while trying to protect their children.

At the LeadSafe CNY Coalition, we remain committed to prevention, education, advocacy, and supporting healthier futures for children and families across our community.

Because protecting children means caring for both their physical health and emotional well-being.

Every City. Every Child. Lead-Safe New York. 💚